This schedule authorizes the disposition of the record copy in any media (media neutral), excluding any records already in electronic form. Records designated for permanent retention must be transferred to the National Archives in accordance with NARA standards at the time of transfer.

N1-412-07-52

Description:

Contains documentation relating to the inventory of chemicals pursuant to Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act. Records consist of TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory Report (EPA Forms 7710-3B and 7710-3C), correspondence between EPA and the submitter, corrected data and replacement of data submitted, and other related records.

Disposition Instructions:

Item a(1): Record copy - Nonelectronic

Permanent

Close inactive records annually following the year of submission or other Agency decision.

Transfer to the National Archives 20 years after file closure. If microform, destroy paper after quality assurance is completed.

Item a(2): Record copy - Electronic

Permanent

Close inactive records annually following the year of submission or other Agency decision.

Transfer to the National Archives 5 years after file closure, with any related documentation and external finding aids, as specified in 36 CFR 1235.44-1235.50 or standards applicable at the time.

Item a(3): Electronic copy of records transferred to the National Archives

Disposable

Close file upon transfer to the National Archives.

Delete after electronic record copy is successfully transferred to the National Archives.

Item b: (Reserved)

Guidance:

Microform copies are to be produced in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.10 and 1230.20.